learning management systems dr. glenda rose. what is an lms? an lms is “a framework that handles...
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What is an LMS?
An LMS is “a framework that handles all aspects of the learning process.”
-deliver and manage instructional content
-identifies and asses individual and organizational learning goals
-tracks the progress towards meeting goals
-collects and presents data for supervising the learning process
Watson, W. R., & Watson, S. L. (2007, March/April). What are Learning Managemetn Systems, What are They Not, and What Should They Become? TechTrends, 51(2), 28-34.
What Can You Do on an LMS?
• Keep a course calendar• Maintain an attendance roster• Share content• Develop content• Encourage collaboration• Assess learning• Use reports to improve instruction
• Free• Popular• Constantly being upgraded• May need a “techie” to help you customize to
your educational needs• BUT… they have very good support• Some people find it “clunky”• May be hard for less tech-savvy students to
navigate
moodle.org
• Free (5 active sites)• Connected to Blackboard (transitions!)• Available in mobile devices• Excellent support• Does suffer from “lag” on occasion• May be a little difficult for people with low
tech skills to navigate
www.coursesites.com
• Free (Enterprise version available)• Has a “Facebook” feel• Available on phones and tablets• Relatively low lag times• Individually assign work (grading groups)• Graded discussions• Students can upload different media
www.schoology.com